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AR SCR1

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

1/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bart Hester

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adopts the joint rules governing procedures between the Arkansas House of Representatives and Senate for the 95th General Assembly, including requirements for joint sessions, bill presentation, enrollment, and signing procedures.

  • Establishes bill introduction deadlines: appropriation bills must be filed by the 50th day of a regular session or 15th day of a fiscal session; retirement system legislation must be introduced within the first 15 calendar days of a regular session.

  • Requires two-thirds (2/3) vote of each house to suspend joint rules, and three-fourths (3/4) vote to introduce certain legislation after deadlines, including bills affecting retirement systems or the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program.

  • Mandates that bills affecting the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program include a fiscal impact statement prepared by an actuary, with committees prohibited from acting until the statement is provided.

  • Prohibits non-procedural resolutions during special sessions and limits constitutional amendment resolutions to the first 31 days of regular sessions, with a third proposed amendment requiring two-thirds approval from each house.

Legislative Description

To Adopt The Joint Rules Of The House Of Representatives And The Senate Of The Ninety-fifth General Assembly.

Last Action

Approved by the Governor.

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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